Dacite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Syenite

The general Dacite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Dacite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Syenite

The history of Dacite and Syenite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Dacite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Dacite and Syenite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Dacite and Syenite. In this section, you will know about Dacite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Dacite is Romania and Moldova, Europe whereas Origin of Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Dacite and Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Dacite and Syenite are Unknown.

Etymology of Dacite and Syenite

Along with Dacite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Syenite. Etymology of Dacite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Syenite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Syenite are listed below.

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock